Southwestern Michigan College’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts presents its Fall Band Concert on Friday Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the theatre of the Dale A. Lyons Building on the Dowagiac campus. 

Performing will be SMC Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Brass Band and Flute Choir.

In honor of SMC’s 50th anniversary, alumni will be featured as guest artists throughout the concert.

All three bands will pay tribute to our National Anthem because 2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key.

Director of Bands Dr. Jonathan Korzun said another highlight of the Fall Band Concert will be works of art created by SMC art students inspired by two selections performed by the Symphonic Band.

It is the culmination of a collaborative project between visual arts and music where students listen to the selections, then under the guidance of graphic design instructor Bill Rothwell and painting instructor Marc Dombrosky, respond through their art.

Art works created will be shown at the concert while the Symphonic Band performs each selection.

Admission is free, but good-will donations are always appreciated.